Compound for treating vincent&#39;s stomatitis



Patented 0st. 2, i923.

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Be it known that 1, DR. Oswnnn WV. LILLY, a citizen of the United States, residing at WVelch, in the county of McDowell and State of West Virginia, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Compounds for Treating Vinccnts Stomatitis, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to remedies for treating dental diseases, and particularly to a compound for the treatment of Vincents stomatitis, also known as Vincents gingivitis, trench mouth, phagedenio gingivitis, and Vincents angine.

The object of the invention is to provide a compound of this character which will have a special action upon and a selective affinity for the particular kind of microorganisms present in and known to be the active causative agent of this disease.

Heretofore remedies for this disease have generally been of that type classed as antiseptics or germicides, such as, for instance, iodine (Churchhills solution) nitrate, of silver, peroxide of hydrogen, and sodium hyperborate. While these agents were of merit and had antiseptic and germicidal qualities, their use in practice has not given definite results and they cannot be classed as specifics for the disease before referred to.

It has been found by experiment and practice that a compound containing some form of arsenic possesses most of the qualifications requisite to the successful treatment of this disease. Salvarsan and neosalvarsan were used and recommended for this disease, but not onlyis the cost prohibitive but it has been found that salvarsan and neo-salvarsan are of value only in freshly made solutions and that old solu tions become unfitfor use, toxic and danger ous, thereby making its use as a mouthwash and lotion impracticable.

In the preparation of my compound I use arsenic trioxide (AS203) as the form of arsenic best fitted for use, and the com-.

pound is formed of arsenic trioxide 1%, red mercuric iodide (HgIQ) 1%, potassium iodide (KI) 4%, water, and glycerin. The water and glycerin act as the solvents, the glycerine being used on account of its hygroscopic property and to facilitate the application of the remedy. A coloring agent is preferably added in order to suggest the poisonous nature of the compound and make Application filed April 12, 1922. Serial ire-551,940.

the compound "readily distinguishable. Tinctur e of cujdbearis preferably the agent used and this is used insuflicient quantityto make the solution avcher'ry red incolor. The arsenous trioxide is used in 'the com pound on account-ofits specific action upon the Vinoents spyrochatae, a germ which is always'found in 'Vincents stomatitis. The red mercuric iodide i'siused for its specific action on the fusiform bacillae which is also always present in'this disease. I The potassium iodide is used as an: antiseptic. and a tissue stimulant to promote the absorption of the'toxins of this disease. V

1 It is to'be understood that mycom'pound does not contain the-double salt of mercuric potassium iodide. concentration in my solutionis not sufficient to produce the double salt, but the potassium iodide simply acts as a catalytic agent, enabling me to bring themerc'uric iodide in solution;- Therefore, mycompound'com tains arsenic trioxide, potassium iodide, and mercuric iodide suspended in solution without chemicaljreaction between the ing'redi ents. 1

In' actual practice'it has been found that thissolution above made possesses all of the qualifications requisite for a' specific remedy for Vincents stomatitis. It will be seen that my compound contains no free iodine at all and that my compound is not a general antiseptic but is a specific for a certain, well defined disease and adapted to be used also for syphilitic sores of the mouth and certaincases of pyorrhea.

While I have stated certain proportions of these drugs, which proportions are preferable, I do not Wish to be limited to these proportions, as they may be changed within a certain range without departing from the spirit of the invention. Thus, for instance, v

I may use arsenic trioxide from 35% to 1%, red mercuric iodide to 1%,and the potassium iodide from 1% to- 8%. The water and glycerine can be used in any varied pro- The potassium iodide portion desired and the glycerine'may be omitted entirely but is preferably used for the reasons previously stated. It is to be understood thatdistilled water only is to be used. None of the ingredients, with the exception of the glycerine, can beomitted without lessening the efiiciency of the compound. Each of these ingredients might be used sep arately with some benefit, but the combined necessary to obtain the desired" effect.

chemical reaction is believed to take place in the com JOUDCllII of this remed and thus effect of all three of the medicinal agents is No iodide, yet neither of these I regard as being as eihcient for the purpose as red mercuric iodide and ootassium iodide. No other preparation or arsenic known to me can take the place of the arsenic trioxide.

v In the compounding of this remedy, the arsenic trioizide is first dissolved separately to' form a concentrated solution in boiling distilled water. The potassium iodide is also dissolved separately in distilled water, and the IGdJDQICHllC iodide is then added to the solution of potassium iodide. The two solutions are then mixed together and diluted to the-desired strength by distilled water and glycerine. The red iodide of mercury is insoluble in either water or glycerine but is soluble in the presence oi potassium iodide. therefore, the red mercuric iodide could not be used in this remedy were it not used in conjunction with the potassium V iodide. Thus/the potassium iodide not only has its proper medicinal value in the compound but also serves as a catalytic means whereby the red iodide of mercury is brought in solution. It may be remarked'that in the bringing of the arsenic trioxide into a solution, potassium bicarbonate can also be added to; the arsenic trioxide .to an amountequal to the arsenic trioxide. Rose water or spirits of lavender or other flavoring material can be added to the compound but simply for fiavoring purposes. 7 The compound is used in the treatment of Vincents stomatitis by applying the soluspoontul oi? the solution to one-third glass of water should be used four times daily,

after meals and at night.

1. A compound for the treatment of gingivitis consisting of arsenic trioxide 1%, red .mercuric iodide 1%, potassium iodide 4%, and a solvent.

2. Ac compound for the treatment of gingivitis consisting of arsenic trioXide 1%, red mercuric iodide 1%, potassium 4%, water, and glycerine.

A compound for the. treatment of gingivitis consisting of arsenic trioxide from 111% to 1%, a mercuric salt from 9;% to 1%, an alkaline haloid fromv 1% to 8%, and water.

4. A compound for the treatment of gingivitis consisting of arsenic trioxide from to 1%, a mercuric salt from i% to 1%, asalt of iodine from 1% to 8%, and water.

'In testimony whereof I hereunto afiix my signature. V I

'OSWELL W. LILLY.

to the affected surface by means of iodide 

